Agilent Technologies 41501A, User Manual

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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the
protections provided by the equipment. In addition, it violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc.
assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
NOTE
Agilent 4155C/4156C/41501B comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II for mains
input and INSTALLATION CATEGORY I for measurement input terminals, and
POLLUTION DEGREE 2 defined in IEC 61010-1.
Agilent 4155C/4156C/41501B are INDOOR USE products.
• GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
This is Safety Class I instrument. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis
and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The power terminal and the
power cable must meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety
standards.
• DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
• KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operation personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement
and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do
not replace components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions,
dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid
injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.
• DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
• DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT